Burton Township Administration Building
14821 Rapids Rd.
Burton, OH 44021
Burton Township Telephone Number 834-1500
Burton Township Fax Number 834-0422
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 355, Burton, OH 44021
Welcome to the Burton Township’s Zoning Department! All are welcome at any of our open meetings or public hearings.
***Zoning Commission Meeting – Monday – December 11th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.***
***Board of Zoning Appeals -Wednesday – December 20th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. The BZA will consider Application #1626-23, submitted by Alexander Ciarlillo. He is requesting an area variance for parcel #04-137300, located at 15701 Claridon Troy Rd. Please click BZA #1626-23, Alexander Ciarlillo for details***
Generally, zoning regulations are created in order to maintain certain minimum standards for the township, thereby preserving and enhancing property values. Townships are authorized to enact zoning in accordance with Section 519 of the Ohio Revised Code
The zoning inspector is appointed by the board of trustees for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of the zoning resolution.
Zoning Inspector meets every Tuesday from 7:30 to 8:30 pm at the Administration Building.
The zoning commission meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm.
The Zoning Commission is comprised of five Burton Township residents and two alternate members who are appointed by the Board of Trustees. These volunteers are responsible for reviewing and offering a recommendation on all text and map amendments to the Zoning Resolution prior to the Trustees final determination on an application.
The Zoning Board of Appeals is quasi-judicial board comprised of five Burton Township residents and two alternate members who are appointed by the Board of Trustees. These volunteers hear and decide upon appeals to administrative zoning decisions, requests for variances and conditional use applications.